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Pasta vs. Jalapeño — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Jalapeño

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Manganese, however, Jalapeño is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Jalapeño covers your daily need of Vitamin C 132% more than Pasta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Peppers, jalapeno, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +356%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Manganese +130.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +933.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 10% 11% 12% 22% 1% 4% 16% 13% 3%
Contains more Iron +356%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +142.3%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +102.2%
Contains more Manganese +130.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Potassium +933.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pasta
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5290%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 65% 72% 0% 396% 10% 17% 24% 19% 97% 21% 0% 47%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +137%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +5290%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +465.9%
Contains more Fats +183.8%
Contains more Carbs +283.5%
Contains more Water +33.7%
Contains more Other +71%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +465.9%
Contains more Fats +183.8%
Contains more Carbs +283.5%
Contains more Water +33.7%
Contains more Other +71%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.112 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Jalapeño
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Jalapeño Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 3.7g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 0.91g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0.37g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 6.5g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 29kcal Pasta
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Sugar 4.12g Pasta
Fiber 2.8g Jalapeño
Calcium 6mg 12mg Jalapeño
Iron 1.14mg 0.25mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 26mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 248mg Jalapeño
Sodium 6mg 3mg Jalapeño
Zinc 0.56mg 0.14mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.046mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.097mg Pasta
Selenium 0.4µg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 20IU 1078IU Jalapeño
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 54µg Jalapeño
Vitamin E 3.58mg Jalapeño
Vitamin C 0mg 118.6mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.04mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.07mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.28mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.315mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.419mg Jalapeño
Folate 64µg 27µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 18.5µg Jalapeño
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Jalapeño
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.092g Jalapeño
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.029g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.112g Pasta
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta Jalapeño
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
64%
Jalapeño
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
9%
Jalapeño

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.